Job ID: 109754

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Naval Power Systems’ commitment to and investment in our people, products, and customers is the foundation of who we are. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, generous time off, and a fun and flexible working environment. Some of our great benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, a 9/80 work schedule allowing for every other Friday off (!), a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an attractive company match, company paid Life & Disability Insurance, a Charitable Match Program & Paid Volunteer Time Off, a Paid Parental Leave program, an Employee Wellness Program, a Tuition Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and so much more!

Job Summary

Join our Menomonee Falls, WI team as a Program Quality Supervisor ! We are looking for an experienced and engaging leader who can help drive Quality initiatives and promote team development. The successful candidate should have a strong background in quality, as well as excellent communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for independently supervising a team of manufacturing quality inspectors across two shifts.

• Assist in managing budget and schedule for team assignments.

• Coordinate inspection activities to ensure production needs are met.

• Ensure inspection plans are carried out in accordance with customer and military specifications and expectations.

• Promote innovative use of quality tools and champion proactive quality improvement techniques.

• Assist in developing methods and procedures for inspection, testing, and evaluation.

• Identify and drive procurement of efficient and effective inspection equipment.

• Establish quality control programs to resolve systematic and incidental quality issues.

• Review quality control program plans and inspection plans.

• Develop recommendations for improvements in manufacturability, product uniformity and reliability.

• Develop and lead quality initiatives.

• Participate in quality audits.

• Lead or participate in meetings with integrated teams.

• Participate in corrective action and root cause analysis activities.

• Participate in new product development activities.

• Work closely with Program Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations; providing strategic and tactical support.

• Participate in special projects, kaizen events, and perform other related work as assigned.

• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of quality and process improvement.

• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or related technical field, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Experience working with DCMA and MIL-STD.

• Experience supervising large teams; familiarity with a union environment is highly preferred.

• Proficient technical expertise and application domain knowledge.

• Proficient with ISO Standards, Six Sigma, and statistical processing tools.

• Must be able to read and accurately interpret electrical, mechanical and assembly drawings.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills.

• Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Candidates must be US citizens (no dual citizenship) and meet DRS security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the US government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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